The more I think about these different models and leadership theories, the more I realize the overlaps between them. I'm a charismatic leader I thought at first, or maybe the challenge model, but at last I decided I see myself relating to the servant leadership model. Going to a Jesuit high school helped me to see the power of a servant leader. I have gotten to know many of the Jesuit priests back in Portland, and consider them close friends. They way they led, as many jesuits do is so inspiring. And looking back on leadership positions I've had, I have relied on this servant model subconsciously.

Many people get to a top leadership position by climbing their way up the pyramid. Let me reference the show "How I Met Your Mother," when Barney explains the pyramid of screaming. At the top of the pyramid is the boss, below him a high up worker, and the chain goes down from their to the barista at a coffee shop. Many leadership positions will follow this order, boss at the top and it decreases from there. I have always believed in putting other's needs first when in a leadership position, helping them to develop their skills as well as themselves to do the best work possible. This really hits home for me, I have learned the best with leaders of this kind, and I strive to do the same when I lead.

As for the picture that describes the social change model, I think this pretty much captures it. I thinking believing in a cause or idea is vital to becoming a leader. The idea of collaboration with others also begs one to rely on people's abilities to follow through and be a team player. Trusting others to work together  sometimes takes believing without seeing. Personally, I think believing in a cause and the people ones works with is a very important aspect of leadership, and one I take very seriously. And besides relating to leadership, this picture is beautiful, and that stone is my favorite color!